Ticehurst got their league form back on track with a 4-1 win away to Insulators reserves.

With a few still away with injuries etc, the fixture saw Tom Drury back in the fold along with new signing Jordan Vinall.

Management wanted a better start than the previous week and Ticehurst produced Just that. Chances were made from the outset by Leon Fisher and Insulators were on the back foot. Dave Harvey struck the woodwork for the second game in a row to give Insulators a let off. Despite the early pressure it was Insulators who took the lead with a stunning free kick just on the edge of the area following a foul from Dave Harvey. 1-0 (10m)

Ticehurst went back to what they had been doing and just four minutes later got the deserved equaliser after Terry Ede put Leon Fisher in. 1-1 (14m)

More chances fell to Sam Beaney, Ben Evans and Joe Lyne but the Insulators keeper was on hand to prevent the score line being extended and kept the scores level at the break.

Ticehurst begun the second half, much like previous 45. Dictating the play and given very little to Insulators. Leon Fisher constantly had the run down the flank, but no one was on hand to convert his crosses.

A double change on the hour mark saw the introduction of Jordan Vinall & Raul Rusu, with Sam Beaney and Charlie Burns making way having done well during the game.

Vinall made an immediate impact and headed home to make give the Blues the lead. 1-2 (60m)

Another sub for Ticehurst saw Lem Kudjoe on for Ben Evans, With Kudjoe taking up residence up top.

Shortly after, Darren Nicol extended the lead for Ticehurst by heading in Joe Lyne’s cross. 1-3 (76m)

Insulators were given a lifeline when Raul Rusu was caught tugging on a shirt and referee Dave Gilham awarded the home side a penalty. The resulting spot kick was saved by Adam Brotherwood and the follow up was put over the bar.

Up the other end, Raul Rusu almost made amends when his shot hit the post after Mat Sanders had done well to put him through.

A final change saw Ben Banfield replace Darren Nicol and he wasted no time by applying a tremendous ball through to allow Jordan Vinall to claim his brace. 1-4 (86m)

Overall, a decent response to the previous week’s defeat and the team showed some good discipline with shape and communication at times. With a few lads returning to the squad, The efforts will still need to be raised as up next is a tricky trip away to Yalding who are a mixed bag when at home.

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